JOB DESCRIPTION:

To inspire the people of Athens to engage with the mission of Athens Church

REPORTS TO: Service Programming Director

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:

• Above reproach; mature in Christ-like character
• Highly organized, detail oriented, & systematic
• Strategic thinker who is gifted at executing tasks
• Strong communication skills—written, visual, & interpersonal
• Manages time & tasks effectively
• Motivated to learn & teachable
• Graphic design experience with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Video editing experience is preferable
• Highly values excellence

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Lead communication strategy & philosophy

• Develop & implement an integrated, organization-­wide communications plan
• Lead the brand/marketing/public relations strategy
• Manage systems and processes of digital content across all platforms

Lead & execute communication systems

• Create visually engaging digital assets for various platforms
• Create written & visual content for social media, web, emails, print, & stage hosts
• Lead design & content development for print pieces
• Create efficient systems for cataloging digital content
• Recruit & lead contractors & volunteers to capture & create digital content, including photos, videos, & graphic design

Create a dynamic social media experience

• Produce attractive, engaging, & encouraging content to connect with audiences
• Build a daily presence on our social channels to increase audience engagement
• Manage & lead social media accounts & make personal connections with guests
• Tell stories via social media & curate content
• Post select video/audio content on YouTube, podcasts, & digital platforms

Champion our AthensChurch.com website & the Athens, I Love You® brand

• Lead design elements & manage content/media updates for our website
• Maintain digital bulletin & all digital platforms with updated content & copy
• Research & lead on special marketing opportunities
• Promote the Athens, I Love You® brand through all platforms

Improve organization-wide communication philosophy and strategy

• Collaborate on best practices for organization-wide communication philosophy
• Develop on-going brand, marketing, & public relations strategies
• Promote regularly through email updates with our attenders
• Execute on our organization-wide communications plan
• Manage the master calendar & assist departments in developing strategies

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Sunday-Thursday)